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S2·E8 Bart the Daredevil

Aired December 6, 1990

Synopsis

The Simpsons go to a Monster truck rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides that he wants to become a daredevil as well. His first stunt ends in injury, but to gain the respect of his friends, he promises a far more impressive feat to them: to jump the Springfield Gorge.

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Episode recap

The episode opens with the Simpson family traveling to a monster‑truck rally that has been promoted around town. The event’s headline attraction is the celebrated daredevil Lance Murdock, whose reputation for extreme stunts is highlighted as a central feature of the rally. While the family watches the spectacle, Bart becomes instantly fascinated by Murdock’s fearless approach to danger. The visual of the daredevil’s performance sparks a sudden ambition in Bart; he declares that he wants to become a daredevil himself.

Motivated by this new goal, Bart attempts his first personal stunt shortly after the rally. The synopsis notes that the initial effort ends in injury, indicating that his early attempt is unsuccessful and results in physical harm. The setback does not deter him; instead, it fuels

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